What was found in Purcellville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 3203 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1517.5 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 542 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.6 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 77.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 63.4 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.6 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 41.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 25.4 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 21.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.55 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.155 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.13 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0466 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0262 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0179 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0152 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0137 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0108 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0104 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF · 8,929 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Purcellville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PURCELLVILLE, TOWN OF | 8,929 |
Frequently asked questions about Purcellville tap water
Is Purcellville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Purcellville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Purcellville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Purcellville, Virginia to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Purcellville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Purcellville include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.